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Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Math 18:15

Here is a brief write up on the recent chandelier's John and I have done, I mention the supplies needed, and a little know how. Write a comment if you're going to attempt any of these, I'll respond if you have questions.

Capiz Chandelier

African Clay Chandelier

Driftwood Chandelier 

A quick run down of supplies to make chandeliers 

1. Home-depot has everything you need to make any lighting fixture

2. Drill Press, is needed also drill bits for wood, metal, or just use your drill, with a bit on it!

3. MOST IMPORTANT Handsome, strong, willing husband!!!

4. 26 Gauge wire, for stringing Beads, Driftwood etc...

At Michael's we have been using these rings, we drill holes into it to string our material, also to mount the bracket for the wiring 

Air dry clay

 Drift wood

Capiz Shells a friend gave me hers she found them at Home Goods as a curtain for only $24.00

Roll your own beads set out in sun to dry usually takes 2 days.

  African Bone beads

 String to stabilize the chandelier

 We had to build this frame for the shell chandelier, John got an old lamp from the thrift store and used the metal square, then made a frame out of wood, spray painted it all black to match and wallah!!

Today is a very busy day I have four clients, two girls are going to a wedding I am doing hair and make-up, then at 1 I have a bride trial up-do, pray for me. It's a huge wedding party of 14!!! She has 8 sisters, could you imagine?? Alright time to get with it, have a blessed day, Shirley